The challenge to the array refers to a legal dispute or objection raised regarding the composition or selection of individuals serving on a jury or panel. The summary does not provide specific details or context about the challenge, making it difficult to provide a comprehensive legal summary.
A challenge to the array is a legal process in which a party disputes the composition of the jury pool or the selection process for potential jurors.
A challenge to the array can be made before the trial begins, typically during the jury selection process.
Grounds for making a challenge to the array may include allegations of systematic exclusion of certain groups from the jury pool, bias in the selection process, or other irregularities in the composition of the jury pool.
Typically, either the prosecution or the defence can make a challenge to the array.
The party making the challenge must present evidence and arguments to support their claim of irregularities in the jury selection process.
If a challenge to the array is successful, the court may order a new jury pool to be selected or take other appropriate remedial action.
A challenge to the array is a challenge to the entire jury pool, while a challenge for cause is a challenge to a specific potential juror based on their individual qualifications or biases.
Decisions regarding challenges to the array can be appealed, but the grounds for appeal may be limited to specific legal errors made by the trial court.
If you believe that there are irregularities in the jury selection process or that certain groups have been systematically excluded from the jury pool, you should consult with a qualified attorney to determine if you have grounds for a challenge to the array in your case.
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This glossary post was last updated: 4th April 2024.
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